Hong Kong: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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Hong Kong Cracks Down On Unpaid Wages With Director Sentencing
A Hong Kong director was sentenced to 120 hours of community service and ordered to pay HK$93,000 in outstanding wages after her companies failed to pay employees on time. The case demonstrates that corporate officers can face serious criminal liability, including fines up to HK$350,000 and three years' imprisonment, when employment law breaches occur with their consent, connivance, or neglect.
Hong Kong Employment
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Lewis Silkin
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Fiduciary Duties Beyond The Boardroom: When Client-facing Employees Cross The Line
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has ruled that account managers can owe fiduciary duties to their employers when handling client enquiries and commercial information, even if they are not senior executives. This case examines when preparation for future employment crosses the line into active competition, misuse of confidential information, and concealment of business opportunities.
Hong Kong Employment
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Lewis Silkin
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